Category: Rural Settlements and Outlying Areas

Explore Fordell, a farming settlement east of Whanganui, where heritage homesteads and a remarkable private garden sit among the paddocks.

Discover a quiet Rangitīkei village on State Highway 3, where Māori and Scottish heritage still shapes daily life.

Discover a quiet Whanganui River settlement where marae life, farmland and the River Road shape daily rhythms upriver from the city.

Head to Koitiata near Whanganui for a quiet coastal village where black-sand beach, river mouth and holiday baches still set the pace.

Discover a quiet river settlement on State Highway 3, where farmland, a historic school and the Whangaehu River shape daily life.

Discover the spiritual home of the Rātana movement, a Rangitikei village near Whanganui where temple life still draws the faithful.

Head south of Whanganui into quiet farming country, where a long-running school and a dune lake sit just off the highway.

Head east of Whanganui to Okoia, where sheep farms, lifestyle blocks and a long-running country school still set the rhythm of the day.

Only a short drive from Whanganui, discover the tranquil charm of Kai Iwi—where stunning landscapes and vibrant community life await you.

Nestled near Whanganui, Brunswick suburb boasts breathtaking scenery and a rich cultural heritage, but what exciting developments are on the horizon? Discover more now.